News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Wednesday 22 January
to Tuesday 28 January 2003
Software puts programmable SoCs into modem designs
New software from Cypress MicroSystems enables embedded designers to easily add modem connectivity to systems based on its PSoC programmable system on chip device family
News from Cypress Semiconductor (28 January 2003)
SoC cores take over DSP roles
The Pro Series family of processor cores allows users to optimise their cores for specific applications while maintaining compatibility with the MIPS industry standard architecture
News from MIPS Technologies (28 January 2003)
Reference design turns ColdFire to soft modem
To meet the increasing need to add connectivity in various types of embedded systems, Motorola has developed a soft modem reference design
News from Freescale Semiconductor (28 January 2003)
Pinout options provide flexible switch layout
New cost-effective rotary DIP switches from Omron are offered in four different styles and two different standard PCB layouts, giving a wide range of options in application Brochure available
News from Omron Electronics (28 January 2003)
Wolfson doubles turnover
Wolfson Microelectronics expects its audited results for 2002 to show a 100% plus growth figure, and is planning to increase its workforce by over 40%
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (28 January 2003)
Trio to press case for embedded InfiniBand
A group of technology companies has launched an industry effort to establish the InfiniBand architecture as the premier interconnect fabric in embedded computing
News from SBS Technologies (28 January 2003)
Power amp takes on dual-mode wireless LANs
The RangeCharger SE2529L is a multimode power amplifier that improves performance of 2.4GHz WLAN systems compliant to the IEEE802.11b and 802.11g (draft) specifications
News from SiGe Semiconductor (28 January 2003)
CompactFlash cards and hardware go industrial
New extended temperature range CompactFlash cards for industrial applications and new Type II CompactFlash card headers have been added to complete Micromark C and CD's portfolio
News from Micromark C and CD (28 January 2003)
Vision technology pioneer recognised
The inventor of a significant Teradyne inspection technology has been recognised as one of an elite group of 40 "Technology pioneers for 2003" by the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland
News from Teradyne (28 January 2003)
ISS adds regression testing expertise to programme
The ISS Group has joined the Verisity Interoperability Partners (VIP) programme
News from Verisity Design (28 January 2003)
Pair work on reconfigurable platform SoCs
Elixent is working with Toshiba to jointly develop a platform SoC that integrates Elixent's D-Fabrix reconfigurable algorithm processing array with Toshiba's MeP configurable processor core
News from Elixent (28 January 2003)
Industrial workstation takes on real-time control
New from the BF Group is Axiom's ICS-460/ICS-480 industrial computer system for real-time control applications
News from BF Technology (28 January 2003)
Crosspoints provide programmable interfaces
A new in-system programmable, 38Gbit/s crosspoint switch from Silicon Concepts offers a universal interface capability that supports advanced parallel and serial protocols cost-effectively
News from Silicon Concepts (28 January 2003)
ASP Infotec changes back to Trident name
ASP Infotec has been renamed Trident Infotec, as part of a programme to integrate the company's PoS/kiosk and displays businesses more closely
News from Trident Infotec (28 January 2003)
Text to speech comes to wireless platform
Mobile devices will soon be able to read text messages aloud following an agreement between Babel Technologies and Texas Instruments
News from Babel Technologies (28 January 2003)
Programmable supply gives a stable 1kW
The Sigma 1kW programmable switched-mode power supply is designed to provide a highly accurate and stable source of DC power
News from Safety Power Group (28 January 2003)
Tackling the driver development challenge
Technical background article Developing high-performance crossplatform device drivers in user mode can be simplified using driver development tools
News from Jungo (27 January 2003)
Step-down regulator has dynamic output control
The MAX1536 is a 3.6A internal switch, step-down DC/DC convertor ideal for 5 and 3.3V to low-voltage conversion in notebooks, subnotebooks and desk notes
News from Maxim Integrated Products (27 January 2003)
CoWare acquires LisaTek
CoWare has acquired LisaTek, a company that is revolutionising the automation of embedded processor use for SoC designs
News from CoWare (27 January 2003)
Fence system for flexible shielding onboard
Holland Shielding Systems has developed a novel PCB shielding system which incurs no tooling costs
News from Holland Shielding Systems (27 January 2003)
Cables come with military and space heritage
The full range of products from MegaPhase is showcased in two new catalogues
News from MegaPhase (27 January 2003)
Coax adapter performs at higher temperatures
MegaPhase has a new precision high-temperature coaxial adapter
News from MegaPhase (27 January 2003)
Pulse transformers shrink power applications
A new series of space-saving general-purpose pulse transformers offers inductance values to 10mH and isolation ratings of 1kV RMS
News from C and D Technologies (NCL) (27 January 2003)
Catalogue covers handheld test tools
Fluke has just released its 2003 test tools catalogue Brochure available
News from Fluke (UK) (27 January 2003)
Evaporation masks last longer
Tecan has new surface plating options for its high-performance evaporation masks, delivering significant increases in operational life by virtually eradicating damage from current cleaning processes
News from Tecan (27 January 2003)
"Europe's widest" claim for power supply range
The 2003 catalogue from XP contains full technical details for 206 families of power supply and 5000 individual products - claimed to be Europe's widest range from a single source
News from XP Power (27 January 2003)
Dispensing systems teach and learn
The I and J Fisnar Digital DK118 is the latest addition in a complete line of 'teach and learn' dispensing systems from Intertronics
News from Intertronics (27 January 2003)
Harnesses and cables assembled to order
Easby Electronics now offers an ISO9000 customised harnessing and cable assembly service for electronics applications
News from Easby Electronics (27 January 2003)
Boardroom changes at Electrolube
The holding company of leading electrochemical manufacturer Electrolube, the HK Wentworth Group, has made three changes at main board level, effective immediately
News from Electrolube (27 January 2003)
Brain Boxes invests - in people
Brain Boxes has been accredited as an "Investor in People"
News from Brainboxes (27 January 2003)
Current-mode convertors beat exotic alternatives
New from Martek Power Abbott, the HSM200S(270) is a new family of high-density 200W PCB-mountable military power supplies Brochure available
News from Martek Power (27 January 2003)
Contract awarded for Atlas V control unit
CMC Electronics Cincinnati has received a contract from Lockheed Martin Space and Strategic Missiles for the qualification and production of upper-stage remote control flight unit assemblies
News from CMC Electronics Cincinnati (27 January 2003)
DWDM and PON components go on show
APA Optics will show new outside plant (OSP) splitters, LGX module splitters and AWG DWDM components as part of its growing line of DWDM and PON components at the upcoming OFC Show
News from APA Optics (27 January 2003)
Next-generation 90nm process accelerates SoCs
User application article Texas Instruments has delivered the first fully functional wireless digital baseband device from its next-generation 90nm process
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (24 January 2003)
Selectable crossover cuts amplifier distortion
Analog Devices has released the first device in a new family of high-performance amplifiers with rail-to-rail inputs and outputs that work on supply voltages down to 2.7V
News from Analog Devices (24 January 2003)
Top accuracy for dual-output DC/DC controllers
The MAX1955 and MAX1956 are low-input-voltage high-accuracy step-down DC/DC controllers for cellular basestations, storage, network and telecomms systems
News from Maxim Integrated Products (24 January 2003)
MOSFET pair provide instant power switching
A 12V complementary N- and P-channel pair of HEXFET power MOSFETs in a single SO-8 package has been introduced by International Rectifier
News from International Rectifier (24 January 2003)
Analogue-controlled supply outputs up to 6kW
Now available in the UK from TTi is the Xantrex XPR Series of analogue-controlled programmable DC power supplies with output ratings up to 6kW
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (24 January 2003)
RTOS simplifies videophone operation
User application article The world's first Internet videophone uses Wind River's VxWorks RTOS to control the delivery of TV-quality video calls with the same ease of use as a standard telephone
News from Wind River Systems (24 January 2003)
Mitchell takes charge at Arrow
The Board of Directors of Arrow Electronics has appointed William E Mitchell, 58, to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective from the 3rd February 2003
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (24 January 2003)
First silicon produced for 3GPP transceiver
TTPCom and Matsushita Electric Industrial have reached a significant milestone in achieving functional first silicon of a 3GPP transceiver design based on TTPCom technology
News from TTPCom (24 January 2003)
Complete package for 3G IC and handset development
TTPCom has developed a complete 3G technology set enabling silicon vendors and handset manufacturers to develop stand-alone 3G or dual-mode 3G/GSM devices for launch in 2004
News from TTPCom (24 January 2003)
Blue LEDs are first to run from 3V supplies
A novel range of miniature blue chip LEDs will significantly simplify the design and reduce the component count of 3.0V battery-powered applications
News from Rohm Electronics (24 January 2003)
Cost cutting improves profitability for Radisys
Radisys has reaffirmed its guidance for the fourth quarter of 2002 and announced actions intended to further improve its profitability and market diversification
News from RadiSys Corporation (24 January 2003)
Utek to headhunt technology for Duraswitch
Duraswitch Industries and Utek Corp have signed a strategic alliance agreement
News from InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division (24 January 2003)
Onboard modules boost single-slot VME flexibility
The VME-64C1 single-slot VME card has six module positions and extensive built-in features, allowing custom configuration while reducing the number of cards required for system integration
News from Acal Microsystems (24 January 2003)
Snap-on gaskets improve shielding effectiveness
TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) has a new range of snap-on beryllium copper gaskets that provide superior shielding effectiveness by having fewer snap-on tabs
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (24 January 2003)
Probes stand the test of high frequencies
The Yamaichi YED274 series of spring probe test contactors provide up to 500,000 cycles operating life and good high-frequency characteristics
News from ACAL Radiatron (24 January 2003)
Kyocera puts money into Tao Group
Tao Group has received an investment from Kyocera, the Japanese blue chip technology corporation
News from Tao Group (24 January 2003)
OLED conference set for Shanghai
The OLEDs Asia conference will be held on 16th-18th June 2003 at the Hotel Nikko Pudong Shanghai in Shanghai, China
News from Intertech-Pira (24 January 2003)
Spread-spectrum modules aid fleet management
User application article Highlighting the breadth of applications now employing wireless technology, AeroComm has supplied transceivers for a range of vehicle management applications
News from Aerocomm (24 January 2003)
It's official - all plants are green
All Minebea Group plants worldwide have obtained ISO14001 certification
News from NMB-Minebea (24 January 2003)
Adapter supplies international sockets
The new MPE CR-10 universal AC/DC wall adapter from Hunter Electronic Components is a single 10W adapter with multiple-mating country-specific plug sockets
News from Inelco Hunter (24 January 2003)
10Gbit Ethernet fibre made in Europe
NORDX/CDT has added a new generation of optical fibre cables to its IBDN product range
News from Belden CDT (cables) (24 January 2003)
Rechargeable batteries on CD-ROM and in print
The new Saft Rechargeable Battery Systems handbook is a full guide to the selection and use of rechargeable batteries Brochure available
News from Saft Rechargeable Battery Systems (24 January 2003)
Upgraded website includes secure RFQ system
SP Precision International has completely updated and redesigned its website and now offers its customers the convenience of requesting quotes for custom tooling via its new online RFQ system
News from SP Precision International (24 January 2003)
European seminars tackle PSU design
Texas Instruments has announced the schedule for its 2003 European Power Supply Design Seminar Series
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (23 January 2003)
Kits speed mixed-signal design
Mentor Graphics has developed a range of design kits for UMC's 0.18um analogue/mixed-signal (AMS) process technologies Brochure available
News from Mentor Graphics UK (23 January 2003)
Programmable buffer speeds LCD panel design
Intersil has developed the first TFT-LCD programmable reference voltage generator with an I2C interface tailored designed specifically for LCD and next generation TFT smart panel designs
News from Intersil (23 January 2003)
Transceiver cuts the cost of high-speed USB links
Cypress Semiconductor has released its EZ-USB TX2 transceiver (CY7C68000) for just $1.00 in volumes of 100,000 units
News from Cypress Semiconductor (23 January 2003)
Multimedia SoCs examined at Embedded World
At Embedded World 2003 Toshiba will be hosting a forum targeted at visitors looking to dramatically reduce the silicon and development time overheads associated with SoC multimedia applications
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (23 January 2003)
Benchmarks prove speedy core performance
MIPS Technologies has published its certified EEMBC benchmark scores for the MIPS64 20Kc core, running at 600MHz against all five of EEMBC's application-based benchmark suites
News from MIPS Technologies (23 January 2003)
Multiband cellular transceiver mops up 60 parts
Zarlink Semiconductor has unveiled the world's first off-the-shelf, single-chip radio transceiver for cell phones used in multiband, multimode, 2G and 2.5G digital cellular networks
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (23 January 2003)
Mobile platform leaves door open for upgrades
Ajar is a new applications platform for mobile phone manufacturers and network operators
News from TTPCom (23 January 2003)
Local power franchise for Amplicon
Amplicon Liveline has been appointed by HiTek Power as a distribution partner for the HiFlex range of configurable switch mode power supplies in the UK
News from Amplicon (23 January 2003)
MCU takes more memory onboard
The latest low-power 16bit microcontroller from Hitachi features high memory integration including 384Kbyte of embedded Flash and 32Kbyte RAM
News from Hitachi Europe (23 January 2003)
Surface-mount fuses blow fast or slow
Camden Electronics has launched a new range of surface mount fuses available in both time delay and quick blow variants
News from Camden Electronics (23 January 2003)
Twin tape feeder boosts SMD throughput
An innovative twin tape feeder from Assembleon sets a new standard in optimised, efficient and intelligent tape feeding
News from Assembléon (23 January 2003)
Revenue rises 60% for CPS
Cambridge Positioning Systems has recorded 60% year-on-year revenue growth following global industry adoption of its E-OTD technology
News from Cambridge Positioning Systems (23 January 2003)
Low profile for 200W switch mode power supplies
The TEK200 PFC series of low-profile 200W switch mode power supplies are only 38mm high and are available in open-frame or partially enclosed configurations
News from HiTek Power (23 January 2003)
Resettable fuses handle more ambient heat
The new PolySwitch RHE400 and RHE1500 resettable devices are used to help protect equipment from downstream short circuits, overcurrent faults, and other power faults
News from Raychem Circuit Protection (23 January 2003)
Custom crystals support obsolescence programmes
Euroquartz operates the only quartz crystal manufacturing facility in the UK producing custom crystals for the RF and associated markets
News from Euroquartz (23 January 2003)
High-speed SSR is ideal industrial interface
Finder has a solid-state interface relay it reckons is an ideal high-isolation high-speed easy-maintenance interface between processor based control logic and the industrial environment
News from Finder (23 January 2003)
Miniature electrolytic capacitors only 7mm high
If space is a problem, then the SA and SR series of electrolytic capacitors have the solution
News from Nichicon (Europe) (23 January 2003)
Teradyne and Kaparel in circuit accord
Teradyne Connection Systems Division (TCS) and Kaparel Corp have formed a supply partnership for high-performance circuits (HPCs)
News from Kaparel Corp (23 January 2003)
Advanced Photonix acquires Texas Optoelectronics
Advanced Photonix has acquired the outstanding capital stock of Texas Optoelectronics
News from AP Technologies (23 January 2003)
UK 5GHz spectrum allocation gets the thumbs up
Synad has commended the Radio Communications Agency for its bold leadership position in driving international wireless LAN frequency allocation
News from Synad Technologies (23 January 2003)
Dynamic gain equaliser heads for China
Lightconnect has signed a strategic agreement with ZTE Corp, China's largest listed telecommunications equipment manufacturer
News from Lightconnect (23 January 2003)
Acquisition adds wireless optical technology
Celerica has acquired the intellectual property of OrAccess, an Israeli startup company specialising in high-end, high-speed wireless optics technology
News from Celerica (23 January 2003)
Alliance to provide IP for Luminance devices
Lightspeed Semiconductor has founded an alliance of IP vendors to provide customers with direct access to world class IP for use in its Modular Array ASIC technology
News from Lightspeed Logic (23 January 2003)
Southern show brings the mountain to Mohammed
On February 19th, when the doors open on the first ever Southern Electronics at Thorpe Park, it will be to an exhibition staged specifically for electronics manufacturers in the South of England
News from Southern Electronics Exhibition (23 January 2003)
Quality management gains recognition
The management system at Lemo UK is now fully accredited to the ISO9000:2000 standard, including the company's design facility
News from Lemo UK (22 January 2003)
Push-pull coax connectors avoid GPS woes
Fischer Connectors reckons its 101 series coaxial connectors are a complete solution to GPS problems Brochure available
News from Fischer Connectors (22 January 2003)
FET shrinks to PLCC to save wireless space
The latest E-pHEMT FET from Agilent Technologies features the highest power output, dynamic range and power-added efficiency to date in a miniature PLCC for wireless applications up to 6GHz Brochure available
News from Avago Technologies (22 January 2003)
Silicon Logic Engineering provides ASIC design aid
Silicon Logic Engineering is to work with Texas Instruments to develop complex ASICs for customers in the wireless and wireline infrastructure, and high performance computing markets
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (22 January 2003)
Compact charger chips draw power from USB
A new compact single-cell lithium-ion and lithium-polymer battery charger IC enables PDAs, cellphones, digital cameras and wireless headsets to be charged from a USB port or AC wall adapter
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (22 January 2003)
ATI standardises on tools for 90nm and below
Cadence Design Systems has signed a broad reaching agreement with ATI Technologies under which ATI will standardise on Cadence SoC Encounter and a wide spectrum of other Cadence tools
News from Cadence Design Systems (22 January 2003)
D-subs take to surface-mount production
Harting has developed a complete family of D-subminiature connectors that are compatible with surface-mount production processes, including reflow soldering
News from Harting (22 January 2003)
Toolset produces smaller faster code for StarCore
The Tasking software development toolset for StarCore DSPs is a highly efficient set of embedded software development tools for the StarCore family of digital signal processor cores
News from Altium (22 January 2003)
In-system programmable devices come to handhelds
Lattice Semiconductor reckons its 1.8V ispMACH 4000Z CPLD family that sets a new standard for the industry's lowest static power consumption
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (22 January 2003)
Two-chip solution to solve composite video
The ZXFV4583 sync separator and ZXFV4089 DC restoration amplifier provide a two-chip solution for the management of composite video signals
News from Zetex (22 January 2003)
Deal adds high-density memory to SoC line-up
Virage Logic has strengthened its relationship with Atmel by expanding its license agreement to include the company's Area, Speed and Power (ASAP) Memory product line on the 0.13-micron process
News from Virage Logic (22 January 2003)
Scopes show mixed-signal multichannel capabilities
The DL7400 Series of digital oscilloscopes features an unprecedented mixed-signal multichannel capability
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (22 January 2003)
Capacitors handle the heat under the bonnet
Designed for high-temperature and/or long-life applications, such as automotive electronics, GXL series capacitors from Young ECC feature endurance with ripple current of 5 to 10kh at 125C
News from Young-ECC Electronics (22 January 2003)
DSP software provides full-duplex speakerphones
The Spirit RealDuplex hands-free solution is designed to provide core functionality for rapid development of popular hands-free speakerphone devices
News from Spirit DSP (22 January 2003)
Linux support boosts packet processing blade
Force Computers has added support for the Linux operating system to its CHAMP server blade with AltiVec technology
News from Force Computers (22 January 2003)
Thin film resistors define precision
A new series of ultra precision metal film resistors offers a defined total excursion that provides high stability under temperature fluctuations of 5ppm/C and with a tolerance down to 0.01% Brochure available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components (22 January 2003)
Compact PC gains compact monitor
The Microspace PC from Datasound Laboratories now has extended capabilities with the developmemt of a 15in LCD monitor
News from Datasound Laboratories (22 January 2003)
Redesign boosts display performance and cuts price
A substantial redesign of Densitron's 1 x 8 to 4 x 40 character alphanumeric displays has resulted in superior performance levels despite up to 50% cost savings on large quantities
News from Densitron Display Solutions (22 January 2003)
Alliance boosts small-form-factor drive production
Toshiba and Matsushita Kotobuki Electronics Industries (MKE) are to collaborate in the production of 1.8 and 2.5in hard disk drives
News from Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division (22 January 2003)
More capacity for screen-printed panels
WASP has doubled its screen-printing capacity for both membrane switch panels and touchscreen combination panels
News from Wasp (22 January 2003)
High-density connectors have all angles covered
Weidmuller's new Omnimate SL3.81/BL3.81 PCB connectors with a 3.81mm pitch offer high-density conductor connection while complementing the popular 3.50mm pitch systems
News from Weidmuller (UK) (22 January 2003)
Varitronix to help with display commercialisation
ZBD Displays (ZBD) and Varitronix International are to collaborate on the development of ZBD's novel zenithal bistable display technology
News from ZBD Displays (22 January 2003)
Making Microsoft's smart watch even smarter
User application article Smart watches will not reap their full potential if manufacturers' display technology does not address the issues of power consumption and readability, warns Henri-Luc Martin, CEO of ZBD Displays
News from ZBD Displays (22 January 2003)
Budget half bricks deliver up to 30A
The SVH Series of low-cost high-efficiency DC/DC convertors redefines the price/performance index for half-brick power supplies by offering up to 30A current output at very low prices
News from BTCPower (22 January 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 105
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